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Lexicon :: Strong's G2995 - larygx

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λάρυγξ
Transliteration
larygx (Key)
Pronunciation
lar'-oongks
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain derivation
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s) TR
1x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
16x in 4 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:57,503

Strong’s Definitions

λάρυγξ lárynx, lar'-oongks; of uncertain derivation; the throat ("larynx"):—throat.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G2995 in the following manner: throat (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G2995 in the following manner: throat (1x).

  1. the throat

    1. of the instrument or organ of speech

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
λάρυγξ lárynx, lar'-oongks; of uncertain derivation; the throat ("larynx"):—throat.
STRONGS G2995:
λάρυγξ, λάρυγγος, ὁ, the throat (Etym. Magn. (557, 16): λάρυγξ μέν δἰ οὗ λαλοῦμεν... φάρυγξ δέ δἰ οὗ ἐσθίομεν καί πίνομεν): of the instrument or organ of speech (as Psalm 5:10; Proverbs 8:7; Sir. 6:5(4)), Romans 3:13, where the meaning is, their speech threatens and imprecates destruction to others. (Aristophanes, Euripides, Aristotle, Galen, others; the Sept. several times for גָּרון; more often for חֵך, the palate.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
5:10
Proverbs
8:7
Romans
3:13

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2995 matches the Greek λάρυγξ (larygx),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:30 - Is there any injustice on my tongue?
Cannot my palate discern the cause of calamity?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:11 - Does not the ear test words
as the palate tastes food?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:13 - though he is loath to let it go
and holds it in his mouth,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:10 - the voice of the nobles was hushed,
and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:3 - for the ear tests words
as the palate tastes food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:9 - For there is no truth in their mouth;
their inmost self is destruction;
their throat is an open grave;
they flatter with their tongue.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:3 - They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;
there is none who does good,
not even one.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:15 - my strength is dried up like a potsherd,
and my tongue sticks to my jaws;
you lay me in the dust of death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:3 - I am weary with my crying out;
my throat is parched.
My eyes grow dim
with waiting for my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:7 - They have hands, but do not feel;
feet, but do not walk;
and they do not make a sound in their throat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:103

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:103 - How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:17 - they have ears, but do not hear,
nor is there any breath in their mouths.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:6 - Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth,
if I do not remember you,
if I do not set Jerusalem
above my highest joy!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:6 - Let the high praises of God be in their throats
and two-edged swords in their hands,

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 2:3 - She
As an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
so is my beloved among the young men.
With great delight I sat in his shadow,
and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 7:9 - and your mouth[fn] like the best wine.

She
It goes down smoothly for my beloved,
gliding over lips and teeth.[fn]
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